KoffieStraw
a technology of koffiestraw and straw, which is applied in the field of drinking straw, can solve the problems of rigidity of the straw, leaching of toxins into the beverage, and the inability to drink hot liquid from the straw,
Inactive Publication Date: 2017-03-23
DIORIO RITA +2
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The present invention is a straw that solves problems associated with drinking straws in the related art. The straw has a unique design with a cylindrical tube shape, an angle point, and a non-circular cross-section. The straw has an upper region and a lower region and the upper region is angled from the lower region at the angle point. The angle for the upper region is between -30 to 45 degrees. The straw is useful for transferring fluids without the need for sucking on a straw.
Problems solved by technology
Traditional plastic disposable straws are not recommended for drinking hot liquids due to the material make-up of the straw.
The thin plastic of the traditional straws undoubtedly leech toxins into the beverage when exposed to hot temperatures or acidic liquids.
The main drawback to these materials is the rigidity of the straw.
This rigidity can cause discomfort for the user due to the fact that most people bite the straw, as a means of holding the straw, while drinking.
Additionally, glass straws pose an obvious drawback, which is its breaking point.
Placing a metal straw into a very hot beverage will cause the straw to reach very hot temperatures, which could lead to burning the user's lips.
Overall, these existing straws leave the user either at risk for leeching toxins into their beverage, burning their lips, shattering the straw while biting on it, and most importantly, these straws leave the user in discomfort from the rigidity of the non-leeching straw.
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A drinking straw for transferring fluids is provided with a body shaped as a cylindrical tube and one aperture. The body includes a first end, a second end, and an outer surface. Furthermore, the aperture extends from the first end of the body to the second end of the body and the aperture defines an inner surface. Additionally, the straw includes an angle point where the upper region of the straw is displaced at a fixed angle with respect to the lower region. Both the outer surface of the straw and the inner surface have the same non-circular shape.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application No. 62221545, which was filed on Sep. 21, 2015.BACKGROUND[0002]Field[0003]The disclosure pertains generally to a fluid transferring apparatus, and more particularly to a drinking straw.[0004]Description of Related Art[0005]Drinking straws are a common necessity for most hot beverages not only to control the volume of fluid the user is consuming, but also to limit or prevent teeth stains and enamel erosion.[0006]Current straws are made of various materials to tailor each straw to a specific need; these materials include plastic, glass, and metal. Thin plastic disposable straws have a very low cost, so they are mostly desired for restaurants and other scenarios where it is more efficient to just dispose after using. Traditional plastic disposable straws are not recommended for drinking hot liquids due to the material make-up of the straw. The thin plastic of the tradition...
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IPC IPC(8): A47G21/18
CPCA47G21/18
Inventor DIORIO, RITADIORIO, JOSEPH M.MCGLYNN, CHARLES N.
Owner DIORIO RITA